Over 130,000 people gathered at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv for a protest demanding the release of hostages held for 267 days. Siblings of the hostages spoke passionately, urging for their immediate return. Other protests took place outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residences in Caesarea and Jerusalem. Among the speakers was Reserve Captain Itai Geber, who recently returned from 215 days of fighting. The emotional event also featured family members sharing their heartbreaking stories, like Danny Elgarat, who fears hostages in Gaza may be pregnant.
The families of the 120 hostages are pleading for their loved ones’ safe return and proper burial for those who have passed. They are calling on the Israeli government to take action. The atmosphere was intense, with demonstrators lighting fires and demanding drastic measures from the authorities. Incidents of police misconduct were also reported, drawing attention to the urgency and tension surrounding the hostage situation.
Through tears and determination, these families are fighting for their siblings, never giving up hope for their safe return.